If this interesting vintage song book could talk, I am sure it would have some very interesting stories. The book is titled “The Scribner Radio Music Library – Volume VII – Songs from The Operas – Sacred Music.” Albert E. Wier edited the book which is for both vocal and piano. The original copyright is 1931...

This is a very nice art book titled “When You Paint – A Complete Guide for Practicing Artists” by Ward Brackett. McGraw-Hill Book Company published the book that has a 1974 copyright. This is a First Edition – First Printing.

In this book, Mr. Brackett examines the basic concepts which underlie all picture making and the proceeds in step-by-step sequence to demonstrate his own approach to drawing and painting such subject as a landscape, still life, portrait and the figure...

This is a very nice music book titled “The Bacharach & David Song Book.” It is full of wonderful songs written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. This dynamic duo were responsible for many, many hits in the 1970’s and also wrote the theme songs to many movies, as well. Dionne Warwick, who can thank the pair for many of her song hits, wrote the introduction...

This is a beautiful vintage book titled "The How and Why of Chinese Painting" by Diana Kan. This is from the Art-in-Practice Series. Van Nostrand Reinhold Company published the book that has a copyright of 1974. The lovely photographs are by Sing-Si Schwartz.

A nice addition to the book is the last several pages...

This is a nice vintage children’s school music book. The title is “Time for Music” by Walter Ehret, Lawrence Barr and Elizabeth Blair. The nice illustrations are by John Moodie. Prentice-Hall, Inc...

If you like a variety of needlework projects, then you will enjoy this retro pattern book. It is titled "Annette Feldman’s Needlework for the Home." It includes step-by-step instructions for 47 exciting projects to make for every room in the house.

Patterns for all the items on the cover are included...

This book is a rare find! It is a 1946 First Edition of "Hiroshima" by John Hersey. This is a Borzoi Book published by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.

It is the story of six human beings who survived the explosion of the atom bomb over Hiroshima. The New Yorker magazine devoted its entire August 31, 1946 issue to this story. The back paper cover has pictures of these six individuals...

This pretty notebook from Better Homes & Gardens has everything you would every want to know about gardening. On the inside cover, it states it is a First Edition with a copyright of 1951.

The notebook is divided by tabbed dividers labeled for easy reference...

If you love retro clothing, then this is the book for you. This book is by Coats & Clark’s O.N.T. and is titled "Knit and Crochet Style Parade – Book No. 506." It has many stylish project for sweaters and accessories featuring Chadwick’s Orlon Yarns. The book is a First Edition with a copyright of 1954.

The included pictures are but a glimpse at what you will find in this book. Other patterns include a Suit Skirt, Casual Cables . . ...

If you love Impressonist paintings, then you will really enjoy this book of art titled "Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Paintings from the U.S.S.R." This collection was on tour in the United States in 1973...

This issue of McCall’s Needlework & Crafts will take you back to when times were so simple! Moms wore aprons to cook, furniture was sleek and modern, and people actually had time to made things...

If you enjoy making things, then you will really enjoy this book from Better Homes and Gardens titled "Cherished Dolls To Make For Fun." Any of these dolls would make a great gift for a daughter or granddaughter and with proper care, could become the next family heirloom!

Each doll pattern comes with complete instructions and templates. See photo two for a complete list of the contents.

I have two of these books – both in excellent condition. One book a few dings on the binding edge, but...